Galapagar Things to Do

Undoubtedly among the oldest and best collections of paintings in Spain, the 17th-century examples stand out above all. The most interesting works include two self-portraits of Goya, canvasses by Ribera, Murillo and Velázquez a... more

This is the place to go to get a great view of old Madrid. Just off Calle Bailén before reaching Calle Segovia, you can see the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) and the Casa de Campo. Not only that, but it is a favored venue for con... more

Headquarters to an organization responsible for improving relations between Spain and South America, this lovely old palace acts as a venue for numerous cultural events throughout the year. It contains a newspaper and magazine... more

This convent's museum houses an important collection of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and precious metalwork donated to the order during the reigns of Carlos I and Felipe II. Highlights include paintings by Zurbarán, Rubens... more

The post office headquarters was built in an eclectic style that displays Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance features with a pinch of French detail, American sky-scraper and Spanish Modernism. The result is magical. The Postal... more

Located in the "literary quarter" of Madrid, The Convento de las Trinitarias is best known as the burial place of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of the famous Don Quixote. Unfortunately the body of Cervantes can no longer be f... more

Built in 1835 by liberal intellectuals, the Ateneo is one of Madrid's main centers for cultural activities. It was frequented by Pio Baroja and other famous writers. Containing one of the best periodical collections and librari... more

The Santa Inés Chapel is located less than a kilometer from the town of San Antonio in the direction of Cala Salada. There is documentary evidence of its existence dating from the 14th Century. The legend tells of how the statu... more

Lying next to Ibiza's city walls and the old part of the city, not only the Puig des Molins necropolis, but also the Phoenician site Sa Caleta, which is unique in the world, have been declared a World Heritage site by Unesco. T... more

El Pardo palace began life as a royal hunting lodge. It later became General Franco's official residence, and nowadays it is a museum and accommodation for visiting foreign leaders. Its great collection of paintings, textiles,... more